I am not an "expert". Okay, I mean I have my degree in education and worked for a handful of years teaching in various schools, at various grades, with quite a variety in student population. I grew up the oldest of four kids (eeked out 12 minutes sooner than my brother). Through middle school I babysat, through high school I worked as a summer camp counselor and through college I was a preschool aid. Now I am a mother of a four and one year old and another one on the way. So I may not have a ...
parenting
Tuning In
If you are a parent you probably know how easy it is to get caught up cleaning the house, cooking dinner, working on the computer, etc. Sometimes those things are necessary, but tuning in to your children is just as necessary. In case you are wondering, both kids are napping, so this is MY time. I am mom all day every day and not all day every day can or should be about my kids. I try really hard to make sure that we get the most out of each day. I think my kids are awesome. Not in a ...
The Not So Nice Three’s
If you are here for some crafty inspiration or deep insight on life, sorry. All I have to offer today is a mommy that is at her ropes end. Y'all ever heard of the terrible twos? Well two was great. Two was a dream. Me and my buddy had lots of fun. Quinn was very verbal, very young and could express himself well. I think this meant limited frustration on his end, which meant limited tantrums. He 100% adored us and what we said was the LAW. Quinn never pushed boundries or buttons and was a real ...
The Family Movie Night That Never Was
Today was one of those days. Quinn wet the bed and he had an accident later in the day (We had been doing so good). Eleanor had an explosive diaper. I spent much of the day cleaning up poop and pee and bathing my children. Not pretty. I was really looking forward to family movie night and so was Quinn. We rented HOP and stopped at Target to pick up a mattress protector (for the reason stated above). This is kind of where everything fell apart. Quinn was wild. Running, climbing on things, ...
Growing Pains
On Saturday we were lucky enough to get a date night. My parents watched the kids while the husband and I ate a delicious dinner and caught a movie. My parents adore my children and they have an awesome relationship with one another. My sweet little Quinn who just turned three in October wasn't getting his way. To make a long story short, Gigi (my mom) told him to turn off something he shouldn't have been watching, but wanted to watch. Quinn told her, "I don't love you ...